About Us

Owner Tom OckermanThe
owner of Tiki Man Stand Up Paddle (aka Da Kine Stand Up Paddle Board, LLC) is Tom Ockerman. Born and raised in the
islands, Tom has been involved in the health and fitness industry for over two
decades, as a competitive bodybuilder, personal trainer, and fitness facility
manager. Having run the gamut from training Hollywood celebrities,
NFL/NBA players, professional boxers, and UFC fighting champions to “everyday
people,” Tom has extensive experience and knowledge of the human body and what
it needs to perform at its peak level. So how did he get involved in SUP?“Being in the business
of Physical Fitness for over 20 years, I have seen the introduction of many
creative yet useless ‘health’ gadgets that have come and gone,” says Tom, “from
insane cardio DVDs to the ever-evolving trendy new workout fads. Paddle
boarding offers the whole package–-its lots of fun, but with everything you
need to be in the best shape of your life. SUP lets you connect with the beauty of Maui, the ocean, and
the natural environment, and the physical aspect is unmatched. You’re able to
engage every muscle in your body. As has been said many times before, ‘You'll
feel muscle you never knew you had,’ and love it!”Tom’s education and certifications include:*MauiCommunity
College: Exercise Physiology and Kinesiology*DowlingCollege: S.M.A.R.T.
Training Certification*Aerobic Pipeline Association Fitness Strengthening and Conditioning
Training*AFAA*ACE*NASMWe take pride in
our top-notch instructors. All are certified in CPR, first aid, and water
safety, in accordance with State and County standards.